admin On this day August 13 1984, Call to Glory premiered on ABC. The series starred Craig T. Nelson as Air Force pilot Colonel Raynor Sarnac and was set during the early 1960s, a time of major social and military transformation in America. The show focused
On this day August 13 1982, Tempest premiered in theaters, marking the film debut of Molly Ringwald. Directed by Paul Mazursky, the film was a modern reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s play and starred John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Susan Sarandon, and a young Ringwald in her first
On this day August 13 1982, Friday the 13th Part III premiered in theaters, delivering a new round of slasher mayhem and a major turning point in horror history. Not only did the film bring Jason Voorhees back to terrorize another group of unsuspecting teens,
On this day August 13 1986, MC Hammer released his debut album Feel My Power. Independently produced and distributed through his own label, the album introduced a high energy style that would later help bring hip hop into the pop mainstream. Feel My Power was
On this day August 13 1982, Don Henley released his debut solo album, I Can’t Stand Still , stepping out from the shadow of the Eagles and establishing his voice as a solo artist. The album blended personal storytelling with sharp commentary, marking the beginning
On this day August 13 1982, Fast Times at Ridgemont High premiered in theaters and introduced a new kind of teen comedy that blended outrageous humor with honest storytelling. Directed by Amy Heckerling and written by Cameron Crowe, the film was based on Crowe’s undercover
On this day August 12 1981, the IBM Personal Computer officially went on sale in the United States, marking a major turning point in the history of computing. Known as the IBM 5150, the machine was introduced to the public as a serious, accessible computer
On this day August 12 1985, Old Ways by Neil Young was released in the United States. As his fourteenth studio album, it marked a return to country influenced songwriting and arrangements that echoed his earlier acoustic work. The album was a personal statement wrapped
On this day August 12 1988, Young Guns premiered in theaters across the United States. Blending Western grit with 80s star power, the film retold the story of Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War with a youthful, rebellious twist that helped revitalize the
On this day August 12 1981, Never Too Much by Luther Vandross was released in the United States. This debut solo album marked the beginning of an extraordinary career for one of the most recognizable voices in rhythm and blues. With smooth vocals, heartfelt lyrics,